Margaret Ann Moon, one of nine founders of St. Joseph's Catholic School, died from an illness Saturday.

St. Joseph's made the announcement Saturday afternoon.

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According to the school she was the Founding Board chair and held that position for 19 years.

She helped start the school in 1993, when it was held in a small house along Augusta Street.

She also helped lead the purchase of the school's subsequent campuses. The second location was along East Washington Street.

The school is now on its third campus on Saint Joseph S. Drive, near the intersection of Laurens Road and Interstate 85.

“There were nine original founders, but it was Margaret Ann Moon who stepped forward to take the leadership of this school even before we opened the doors,” said Barbara McGrath, one of the nine founders and St. Joseph’s director of Admissions and Communication.

“There were many dark days in the early years and without her faith, her leadership and her spirit, the school would not be here today.”